FIRST AID IN THE WORK PLACE REFRESHER (2 DAYS)

This course is for those who have been delegated in the work place as first aiders and will ensure that all candidates have a full understanding of the basic principles to be carried out in the event of an accident.

This is the refresher course for qualified first aiders who’s first aid qualification are within two months of expiry.

The refresher course covers the following;

• Aims and principles of first aid

• Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures

• Basic Life Support (CPR)

• Management of the unconscious casualty

• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded,

bleeding or shocked

• How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries

• Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses

e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, asthma

• Legal aspects of first aid at work – such as

record keeping

• Managing cardiac circulation, asthma attacks

and choking

• Management of fractures and

NEXT STEPS

On completion of the course we follow up with our students on their next step. Our dedicated career advisors go through all the options that are available to the individual candidate for career development. We assess and help to identify further training needs if relevant or assist them to find work. Our next step activities include but are not limited to;

• Help with writing their CV
• Interviewing tips and practice
• Training candidates on how to use electronic media for work search activities
• Referrals and Introductions to partner and associate companies for work trails, apprenticeships and employment
• Identifying and enrolling candidates on relevant courses top further improve employability skills
• Providing free introduction courses to building enterprises and setting up small businesses
• Introducing relevant candidates to partner and associate companies for further enterprise assistance and funding